By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — Speed and precision defined the women’s 60-meter final Thursday evening as Koror’s Peoria Koshiba sprinted to victory in one of the closest races of Day 5 at the 2026 Belau Games athletics competition. Koshiba crossed the finish line in 9.62 seconds, narrowly defeating Ngaraard’s Taina Yano, who […]
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Palau’s Two-Time Olympian Peoria “Poich” Koshiba Returns with New Vision for Youth Empowerment
Koror, Palau – February 11, 2026 – Ms. Peoria Koshiba, a Palau 2xOlympian, recently completed the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Mega Sporting Events and Economic Prosperity. The program examined how the United States leverages major sporting events to drive innovation, economic growth, and long-term community development. Peoria Koshiba joined […]